Man Sentenced For Rape Save Email Print
Posted: 10:39 PM Feb 1, 2012
Last Updated: 10:39 PM Feb 1, 2012
Reporter: Melissa Brunner

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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man will spend more than 32 years behind bars for raping a woman.

Shawnee County Judge Nancy Parrish on Wednesday sentenced Leon Harrison to consecutive terms that total 385 months in prison.

Harrison was convicted last October of rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated burglary and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Shawnee County District Attorney Chad Taylor said the victim showed "incredible courage and cooperation" throughout the case.

Breakout of sentences, to be served consecutively:
Rape, a Level 1 person felony---186 months
Aggravated Criminal Sodomy, a Level 1 person felony---155 months
Aggravated Burglary, a Level 5 person felony---32 months
Aggravated Assault, a Level 7 person felony---12 months.

Post Release Supervision is lifetime and the defendant was ordered to register for life.

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Posted by: Mary J. Folks Location: Topeka, KS on Feb 26, 2012 at 01:07 AM
I would like to thank B.F. and Topeka Police Officers Jason Harwood and Cody Burger for saving my life. Victim/Witness Coordinator Wendy Cole for her compassion and help getting me through the trial. I would also send a deep heartfelt thank you to the Prosecuting Attorney Dan Dunbar for going the extra mile it took to convict Mr. Harrison. And finally I want to thank Judge Nancy Parrish for sentencing Mr. Harrison to prison for the next 32 years. I salute you all for your part in helping make Topeka a safer place to live. Mary Juanita Dawson Folks